Zephaniah 3:7
“I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them: but they rose early, and corrupted all their doings.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I said, Surely thou wilt fear me This is spoken after the manner of men; as if God should say within himself, and reason…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I said, surely thou wilt fear Me - God speaks of things here, as they are in their own nature. “It could not but be,”…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Surely thou wilt fear me - After so many displays of my sovereign power and judgments.
But they rose early - And instead…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zephaniah 3:1-7
One would wonder that Jerusalem, the holy city, where God was known, and his name was great, should be the city of which…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
God's purpose in these judgments on the nations was that Israel should take warning from them and receive instruction.
I…
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